Savoring the Day

The sun is out, but I really should stay out of it today as I got more than my fill yesterday at the parade and South Charlton Reservoir, (previously referred to as the lake). We were in the sun all day. Tonight, the prediction is for more rain, thankfully, as I really need a break from all the gardening work.

The holiday's are wonderful, this was one of the busiest three-days of activities that I can remember in some time. Cooking and baking for two family pic-nics, shopping and planting both at home and at the church on Saturday and visiting the graves on Monday. Dinner and a concert, lunch at Dresser Hill on Saturday, and the parade on Monday. To top it all off, Thompson Speedway for a night of thrills and fireworks, last night. Except for Sunday's, early evening rain, which still allowed for grilling in between storms, the weather was perfect.

It has been our tradition for many years to attend the parade and review stands on Memorial Day. Steven has always been a part of it, initially in the high school band, and more recently for the the fire department. This year, he was wearing a white hat instead of a blue one. Lt. Steve was carrying the firemen's ax.

It is a day for honoring those who stand at the ready for us, and because of their duty have made this a better place. We are grateful for their service and can only say thank you, you are appreciated more than you'll ever know.

Your middle name is bravery and your courage goes before you and make us proud to know you. Those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom, we pray that you will find eternal peace, we are grateful for your sacrifice. To all who served in this great nation, especially the veterans, we will never forget you, your honor, our flag and our country.